Press Clippings
2020
Panic at the Costco: Will Grocery Stores Be Able to Keep Up With Coronavirus?
“We’re a little overwhelmed,” said store co-owner Mark Lobel. “It’s busier than the holidays....” Read more in Panic at the Costco: Will Grocery Stores Be Able to Keep Up With Coronavirus?
Luxury food gifts for a Valentine with expensive tastes
“Wear your heart on your, um, grill this year with a 20-ounce USDA Prime steak that's been dry-aged and butchered by one of the best names in the business...” Read more in Luxury food gifts for a Valentine with expensive tastes
2019
Lobel's, Haute Butcher, Celebrates 65 Years On Madison Avenue
“Lobel's is no new kid on the block: the six-generation enterprise celebrates 65 years on the Upper East Side.” Read more in Lobel's, Haute Butcher, Celebrates 65 Years On Madison Avenue
Where to Eat at Yankee Stadium, 2019 Edition
“So much more than peanuts and Cracker Jack…” Read more in Where to Eat at Yankee Stadium, 2019 Edition
2017
Meat Dishes by the Best Butchers
Check out this recipe for Pot Roast Smothered in Bacon and Onions, a delicious “Portuguese-inspired dish by Stanley Lobel of Lobel’s Prime Meats in New York City," Read more in Meat Dishes by the Best Butchers
What's at Stake at the Butcher Shop
“Pete Wells visits a master butcher [Stanley Lobel] to learn how to carve up a steer and comes away with new insights into the best cuts and a fresh respect for a disappearing craft.” Read more in What's at Stake at the Butcher Shop
2016
Lobel's introduces all-new 100 percent Filet Mignon burger
“The Lobels have taken their #1 selling steak, filet mignon, and ground it to an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio to ensure that this burger has every nuance of beefy flavor and juiciness for which filet mignon is most prized.” Read more in Lobel's introduces all-new 100 percent Filet Mignon burger
2015
The Best Steak You've Never Heard Of
“Customers arrive via private jet from Kuwait and South Africa to stock up on the highest-quality meat at Lobel’s of New York.” Read more in The Best Steak You've Never Heard Of
2014
Corned beef an excellent dish for transition
“For me, that means sticking to Mom's plan, but ramping it up by switching from boiling a choice cut to gently braising — and flavorfully basting — a prime cut, like Lobel's.” Read more in Corned beef an excellent dish for transition
A Family Affair: Lobel’s of New York Retains its Old-World Charm
“One of the biggest trends is frequenting the specialty butcher shop like grandpa Vito did long ago…purveyors such as Madison Avenue’s Lobel’s have been going strong for five generations—and counting.” Read more in A Family Affair: Lobel’s of New York Retains its Old-World Charm
2013
Stanley Lobel, a Butcher a Cut Above the Rest
“In America, there’s probably no name more synonymous with quality meat – especially quality beef – than Lobel.” Read more in Stanley Lobel, a Butcher a Cut Above the Rest
How To Make Perfect Steaks, Restaurant Chef Secrets Revealed
“Featuring Lobel’s Steaks of NYC and wine from Robert Mondavi of Napa Valley, enjoy an easy culinary creation for a gourmet meal at home.” Read more in How To Make Perfect Steaks, Restaurant Chef Secrets Revealed
2012
Lobel’s Prime Dry Aged Beef
“For more than half a century, Lobel’s has provided the finest and freshest meats money can buy. Their slogan, “Tasting is Believing” is certainly true.” Read more in Lobel’s Prime Dry Aged Beef
All Sizzle, Plenty of Steak
"As demand has risen for the very best cuts, consumers find it harder to puchase such quality beef at the supermarket and increasingly have to use specialized purveyors." Read All Sizzle, Plenty of Steak
Beef Primer
"When high-end steak houses... and upscale retailers like Lobel's... advertise that they take the top of prime, it most likely that abundant portion. Prime beef represents 3 percent or less of all beef produced in the United States." Read Beef Primer
Take me out to the grub game
"Over at Yankee Stadium, the options were as heavenly as Derek Jeter himself... By the end of the games, I didn't even know who I was rooting for... but at least the food was a home run." Read Take me out to the grub game
2011
How to Make Perfect Steak, Restaurant Chef Secrets Revealed
What a pair! Check out this recipe for Lobel's American Wagyu Ribeye Steak perfectly complemented with wine from Robert Mondavi. Read more in "How to Make Perfect Steak, Restaurant Chef Secrets Revealed".
Local Treats
Stanley and Mark Lobel are picture perfect! The father and son smile in a photo representing their family of five generations of butchers. Read more in "Local Treats".
Thanksgiving To-Go
Organic Turkey delivered to your door! What's not to be thankful for? Bypass holiday hassle and order your turkey from Lobel's of New York Read more in "Thanksgiving To-Go".
The Faithful Shopper: Fixing the Feast and Giving Thanks
The food is the focus on Thanksgiving, and Faith Consolo wants to shows her beloved suppliers, including Lobel's, her appreciation for the excellent service and quality they provide. Read more in "The Faithful Shopper: Fixing the Feast and Giving Thanks".
Learn How to Talk to a Butcher, You'll Eat Well and Save
Evan Lobel knows consumer tastes are changing; "With the struggling economy, people want different options." Even just a basic understanding of the butcher craft can help you get great cuts on a budget. Read more in "Learn How to Talk to a Butcher, You'll Eat Well and Save".
Beef Will Be What's for Dinner for a Long Time, Panelists Say
Stanley Lobel shares his thoughts on beef and its future. Read more in "Beef Will Be What's for Dinner for a Long Time, Panelists Say".
Fast & Slow
Check out this recipe for Flat Iron Steaks with Roasted Red Pepper Butter from Lobel's Meat Bible. Read more in "Fast & Slow".
Rachael Ray’s Favorite Gift; Lobel’s Meat of the Month
"...try a meat of the month club." Read more in "Rachael Ray’s Favorite Gift; Lobel’s Meat of the Month".
2010
Choice Cuts, Hanger Steaks Unleashed
Stanley Lobel and Rick Tramonto share some of their suggestions and make recommendations for less familiar cuts for grilling, as well as tips you can take with you to the butcher when ordering your meat. Read more in "Choice Cuts, Hanger Steaks Unleashed".
Gift Ideas for Dad's Special Day [Get Dad something he really wants]
Even though he says he doesn't want anything, "gourmets already know that Lobel's carries the finest mail-order steaks…now [carrying]…authentic New York deli-style pastrami and corned beef," and is sure to make his eyes light up. Read more in "Gift Ideas for Dad's Special Day".
The Well-Read Carnivore
"Rarely have a few pages in a cookbook made me so happy. Thanks to the Lobels, I've reacquainted myself with a childhood favorite." Read more in "The Well-Read Carnivore".
The best unsung food shops
"Italian pork stores and hipster meat counters seem to be garnering most of the attention these days, but the Lobel family has been carving fine quality meats for 170 years. Lobel's has developed a thriving online business as well, peddling inventory available on the Web only." Read more in "The best unsung food shops".
Food & Dining: Recipes
"For the lover of fine quality meats, here are some meaty recipes from the elegant Lobel's of New York." Read more in "Food & Dining: Recipes".
Want a simpler life? Easy-peasy.
Evan Lobel gives advice on how to correctly thaw meat. Read more in "Want a simpler life? Easy-peasy.".
More cookbooks on auction block
The Lobel's Guide to Great Grilled Meats is among many of the previously owned grilling and summer meals cookbooks that will be auctioned off at the Slidell Library, conducted by The Friends of the Slidell Library. Read "More cookbooks on auction block".
Lobel’s Prime Meats
“Italian pork stores and hipster meat counters seem to be garnering most of the attention these days, but the Lobel family has been carving fine quality meats for 170 years.” Read more in Lobel’s Prime Meats.
Heritage Hall of Fame: Piedmontese Cattle
"Piedmontese beef has made a big splash in the culinary world..." Read more in "Heritage Hall of Fame: Piedmontese Cattle".
2009
How to Select and Cook the Perfect Holiday Rib Roast
"Not only will Lobel's send you the perfect piece of meat but they have many suggestions on their Web site to help you pick and prepare the perfect roast." Read more in "How to Select and Cook the Perfect Holiday Rib Roast"
Beef Encounters
"An 80/20 meat/fat ratio?...as a fifth-generation all-around meat maven, [Evan Lobel] should know." Read more in "Beef Encounters"
For just the two of you
"Arguably the best butcher shop in the States, Lobel's dry ages their beef for six weeks, resulting in meltingly tender steaks." Read more in "For just the two of you"
Lobel's Introduces Significantly Expanded Selection of Beef Cuts
"Gourmet meat purveyor Lobel's has added more than a dozen new cuts of the USDA Prime, Natural Prime and Wagyu beef to its virtual butcher shop..." Read more in "Lobel's Introduces Significantly Expanded Selection of Beef Cuts"
Wagyu Skirt
"Wagyu became popularly known in the United States as Kobe..." Read more in "Wagyu Skirt"
Stanley Lobel's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips
Stanley Lobel shared with Sandy Gluck his favorite tips for preparing a wonderful, juicy, delicious turkey for Thanksgiving. Read more in "Stanley Lobel's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips"
The Best Food Books of 2009
The Lobel's Meat Bible is marked as one of the top food books of 2009 by Publishers Weekly. Read more in "The Best Food Books of 2009"
Food Pros Answer: What's your best home cooking tip?
Stanley and Mark Lobel give a tip from Lobel's Meat Bible... Read more in "Food Pros Answer What's Your Best Home Cooking Tip"
Duck, Duck, Goose! (and Hens)
"Set your holiday table with a bird of another feather." Read more in "Duck, Duck, Goose! (and Hens)"
Meat Bible from store to table
"The 300-plus-page no-nonsense volume..." Read more in "Meat Bible from store to table"
Why Every Man Needs a Butcher
"A butcher shop is one of those institutions..." Read more in "Why Every Man Needs a Butcher"
Two ways to spice up beef: Korean and Hawaiian
"Korean-style grilled barbecued short ribs or Hawaiian-style stir-fry?..." Read more in "Two ways to spice up beef: Korean and Hawaiian"
Foodie All-Star Lineup
2008
Country Accents Holiday Gift Guide
"Give the meat lover on your list a gift of premium steaks from Lobel's of New York." Read "Country Accents Holiday Gift Guide"
2007
The First Annual Gainesville Sun Steak-off puts 5 steaks to the test
“Both chose steak No. 1, Lobel’s, for its flavor and tenderness.…” Read more in The First Annual Gainesville Sun Steak-off puts 5 steaks to the test
Lobel’s: Butchering the competition
“Lobels’ exhibit created a blockade of barbecue fans…Lobel’s hands didn’t stop slicing for an hour and a half. That didn’t leave much time for the other half of the job that Lobel loves – interacting with customers.” – Evan Lobel during the 25th edition of the Food & Wine Magazine Classic. Read more in Lobel’s: Butchering the competition
Yummer Reading – Lobel’s Prime Time Grilling: Recipes and Tips From America's #1 Butchers
“Taste Lobel's beef, and you'll understand their passionate defiance against the onslaught of tasteless, corporate meat.” Read more in Yummer Reading – Lobel’s Prime Time Grilling: Recipes and Tips From America's #1 Butchers
2006
The Best List: Best Steaks
The Kiplinger’s contributors pool their collective expertise to bring you their favorite things, and just in time for the holidays. Read more in The Best List: Best Steaks
2005
Build-A-Burger: Get the Best on a Bun
“In search of beefy bliss, we asked the city’s burger meisters for some tips.” Including our own Evan Lobel. Read more in Build-A-Burger: Get the Best on a Bun
2004
How to talk to your butcher
Evan Lobel shares a few tips on the art of buying from a butcher. Read more in How to talk to your butcher
The Good Life: Lobel's of New York
“But it wasn't until the Lobel's Web site was launched that the rest of the carnivorous world could savor what Upper East Siders have been keeping an open secret.” Read more in The Good Life: Lobel's of New York
Prime Time
“But all meat is not created equal: Only about 3 percent of American beef is graded prime, and only a small subset of that undergoes dry-aging...” Expert butcher Evan Lobel explains the complexity and importance of dry-aging. Read more in Prime Time
2003
Blow away the Boss
“Hint: the best New York strip steaks don’t come from New Jersey. Order instead from Lobel’s of New York.” Read more in Blow away the Boss
The best steakhouse: your grill
Lobel’s tops this list as #1 “to get steak at home that’s every bit as mind-blowing in quality as the best steaks at the best steakhouses.” Read more in The best steakhouse: your grill
Online Extra: Secrets from a Master Griller (extended)
“To get some advice on safe grilling techniques, Associate Editor Amy Dunkin spoke to Evan Lobel, a fifth-generation butcher whose family has run Lobel's Prime Meats on Madison Avenue at 82nd Street in Manhattan since 1952.” Read more in Online Extra: Secrets from a Master Griller (extended)
Steak Out
“premium meat retailers like Lobel's in New York have snapped up much of the finest beef. But now their steaks can be delivered to your doorstep…” Read more in Steak Out
Neighborhood butcher shop tries to cut it online
“ ’Rather than open a second store and spread ourselves too thin, we decided to expand online,’ says Evan Lobel, who runs the business with Mark and David Lobel…” Read more in Neighborhood butcher shop tries to cut it online